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Date
Rule
801.2
Staff
Michael Verne
Response/Comments
06/03/2008 – Yes.

Question

From: (redacted)
Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 1:05 PM
To:  Verne, B. Michael

Subject: HSR Reportability Question -Down Stream Acquisition of LLC interest

Mike another question in this transaction:

Facts

1. Buyer A will acquire 50% of B, a limited partnership (a reportable acquisition).

2. Buyer A holds a minority interest in C, a limited liability company.

3. B also holds a minority interest in C.

4. When A and B's interest in C is aggregated A will hold 50% of C.

Question

1. Is there a second separate filing for A's acquisition of the minority interest in C which would give A control of C?

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